In Tbilisi, Russian emigres grieve over Alexei Navalny’s death
Could the loss become a catalyst for action against Putin?
In South Korea, an experimental school prioritizes happiness
Many believe reforming the demanding educational system requires changing the country’s very culture.
Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ politicians blaze trails despite election losses
Small parties are providing a foundation for more inclusive politics.
South Korean students still struggle under a draconian system
Recent reforms won’t be enough to transform education, many say.
Russian exiles in Armenia part of a 180-year tradition
But the wartime context is making it difficult to forget troubles back home.
Transgender performers in Taiwan take on personal and political issues
Humor becomes a way to channel subversion and joy.
Greece in a changing Europe: Final report
Its borders are front lines of European security, energy and migration issues.
West Africa’s gold mines are more organized than you might think
Millennium-old institutions and beliefs bring order to places usually associated with chaos and violence.
Repression, war undermining Burkina Faso government
They are also deepening the country’s social divisions and economic decline.
Middle-aged Russians struggle, adapt in exile
Starting from scratch can pose bigger challenges than for many younger émigrés.